Supply Issues Vernacare International Limited Vaginal Speculums FCC85803, FCC85804 and FCC85805 (ICN 3258)

• The supply issue with Vaginal Speculums from Vernacare International Limited is continuing.
• Three products are no longer suspended and are now subject to Protect Demand Management:
  • FCC85803, FCC85804 and FCC85805.
• Three products remain affected in total.
• The affected products are available to order through NHS Supply Chain. However, trusts are allocated a maximum daily quantity or “threshold” to ensure fair supply of available stock across the NHS.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue for the affected products. However, some of these products may also become subject to intermittent supply with the increase in demand.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• We will continue to review the stock to minimise further disruption and will update this ICN as soon as we have further information.
• The supply issue is still anticipated to be resolved by 13 April 2026.

Change:

• The supplier Vernacare International Limited has informed us of a supply issue with its Vaginal Speculums.
• There are three product codes affected:
  • FCC85803, FCC85804 and FCC85805.
• The supply issue is due to increased demand and lead times.

Impact:          

• All the affected product codes are currently suspended and unavailable to order.
• Potential indirect alternative products are available to order through our online catalogue.
• However, some of these products may also be subject to intermittent supply.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• The supply issue is anticipated to be resolved by 13 April 2026.

Next Steps:              

• Customers are advised to log into our website to view the potential indirect alternative products.
• The continuing supply issue is being monitored in conjunction with the supplier, and we will continue to review the stock situation to minimise further disruption and update this ICN with the latest information as it becomes available.
• However, as this is currently a disrupted market and supply is subject to rapid change, the alternatives offered may also be experiencing temporary supply issues and therefore, customers may need to consider clinically reviewing all additional alternatives provided.
• If you have any further questions, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Services Advisor.

Please note that due to the clinical nature of these alternative products, we advise you to consult your own clinical experts to ensure suitability for your organisations use of these products.